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First Time Using The Decider
- The group tests a pocket device called the Decider that shows a satisfaction score for any choice.
- They use it for trivial decisions and quickly accept it as an authority in daily life.
Scoring Reduces Enjoyment
- Seeing a satisfaction score makes people analyze and nitpick their experiences more, lowering enjoyment.
- The device increases regret by prompting users to notice small negatives they wouldn't otherwise consider.
Quitting On A High Score
- After consulting the Decider, one character quits her job on the spot because the device returned a very high satisfaction score for leaving.
- Her impulsive resignation shows how the Decider can drive major life actions based solely on a number.